Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: November 30, 2021 or sooner

FTE: 1.0

Hours per day: 8.0

Salary Level: PT/05, $25.80hr to $33.36hr

Union/Days per year: Professional Technical, 260 work days, 12 month

Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

Additional Information: In accordance with Governor Jay Inslee's announced Proclamation 21-14.1 on August 18th 2021, all K-12 school district employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021. Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment with Tacoma Public Schools will be required to submit proof of vaccination status in compliance with Governor Inslee's mandate, prior to official hire with the district. Individuals qualifying for a medical and/or religious exemption outlined under the Governor's directive will be required to provide proof of exemption prior to official hire with the district. Tacoma Public Schools Human Resources will work directly with candidates to finalize proof of compliance with the Governor's mandate prior to official hire.

Additional Resources and Information:

• Press Release from WA Governor's Office

• Proclamation by the Governor: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

• OSPI Vaccination Requirement FAQ

• Vaccine Mandate FAQs

• DOH Vaccine fact sheet

Summary:
Experiences frequent interruptions; required to deal with distraught or angry people; required to work extended hours; required to travel to district sites.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists in developing and maintaining all regular and special education bus stops, runs, routes, and schedules consistent with district policies and state legal requirements, utilizing the EDULOG Transportation Planning System; generates route information for distribution; reviews all special needs bus route change requests.

2. Communicates by telephone with parents, teachers, special education staff, school bus coordinators, principals, and others regarding the transportation of special education and out of district students; coordinates transportation services for out-of-district students in cooperation with other school districts.

3. Works with the dispatcher and drivers to resolve problems with routes; makes revisions to driver routes as needed; maintains appropriate records.

4. Assists in monitoring routes for efficient scheduling of bus drivers' hours to minimize overtime costs; reviews and analysis bus reports and home-to-school times; generates and maintains weekly drivers' time control sheet to track drivers' hours.

5. Responds to inquiries and requests for information from district staff, parents, and community members; directs inquiries to appropriate staff members.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Researches, compiles, and organizes statistical data and various materials, as assigned.
2. Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Other information:
Education and Experience
High school graduation or equivalent with three years of consecutive EDULOG bus routing experience or another approved routing system; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of general office procedures.
Knowledge of operating procedures for student transportation.
Knowledge of routing procedures and methods.
Knowledge of computer routing systems and boundary analysis software applications desirable.
Knowledge of personal computer operation and related software applications.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.
Ten key and 40 wpm keyboarding skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to analyze and make recommendations regarding bus routing activities
Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to problem solve and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to maintain accurate records and generate computerized reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a diverse, multi-cultural setting.
Ability to establish and maintain a high quality customer service environment.

Required Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid Washington State driver's license.

Working Conditions
Required to concentrate on detail and to be precise; required to travel to various in-city locations; may be required to work extended hours; required to deal with angry or distraught people; experiences prolonged visual concentration and exposure to video display.

Job Locator Number: D2104

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Tacoma School District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Lisa Nolan, 253-571-1252, lnolan@tacoma.k12.wa.us; Title IX Coordinator, Elementary: Christa Erolin, 253-571-1318, cerolin@tacoma.k12.wa.us; Title IX Coordinator, Secondary: Eric Hogan, 253-571-1191, ehogan1@tacoma.k12.wa.us; 504 Coordinator: Elementary, Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, efriedr@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1096; Secondary, Megan Nelson, mnelson@tacoma.k12.wa.us, 253-571-1003. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.

HRInfo@tacoma.k12.wa.us, (253) 571-1250